The Son of the Wolf · Character
Cal Galbraith
The Circle City King whose fortune buys him anything but self-restraint, and whose cruelty to his Native wife sets the Northland's rough justice in motion.
supporting
Also known as Cal Galbraith
First appearance: to the man on trail
As a supporting figure in The Son of the Wolf, Cal Galbraith is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Marries Madeline, becomes restless during the gold rush, and abandons his family in Dawson.
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- Family
- Other
Character groups
- Abuse and Gambling
- Gold Seekers and Society
- Native and White Conflict
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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